Picking up the MB clues
Hi everyone, this blog will be an attempt to keep my friends and other site lurkers updated on what’s been going on in our little MB world. I only want to write about newsworthy items relevant to his career and life when it’s appropriate. The main reason I’m doing it is to stop repeating myself and stop having to search for previous posts. Since I’m on the site on a regular basis, I thought it would be helpful. :D Take care and hugs to all, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Comment by sylvie boisvert on August 19, 2017 at 1:14am
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Hi everyone, more news from "Bolt of talent". Michael posted this to his Facebook page, Sylvia reported it and it's posted on the main page too:
"Check out the singles we recorded of my song "Said I Loved You... But I Lied"
Which version do YOU like best??
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1271975612?ls=1&app=itunes
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1271993351?ls=1&app=itunes
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The first version is sung with a guy named Hans and the second with a guy named Lance. I haven't heard either, so make up your own mind. :D That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, both Katia and Sylvia just shared the first episode of "Bolt of talent" we can watch on YouTube!
As Sylvia suggested, watch as soon as possible, because we don't know if it'll be pulled, so break a leg everyone! That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, following yesterday's premiere of Michael's "Bolt of talent" show, here's a nice positive article Sylvia shared:
Filipino Talents Shine in Bolt of Talent Premiere with Michael Bolton on Star World | Manila Republic
Bolt of Talent, Entertainment, TV
Filipino Talents Shine in Bolt of Talent Premiere with Michael Bolton on Star World
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by Gabriel 6 hours ago6 hours ago 32views
• The show followed two aspiring Filipino artists presenting Morissette Amon as a co-host to Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael Bolton
Bolt of Talent, FOX Networks Group’s highly anticipated original singing competition hosted by award-winning American singer-songwriter and pop culture
icon Michael Bolton aired its prem-iere episode last August 16 at 9:30 PM on Star World with the Philippines opening the season.
Guided with the principles of celebrating music and undiscovered talents, Michael Bolton trav-elled all the way to the Philippines to scout for up and coming
singers with the help of Morissette Amon, one of the Philippine’s hottest young artist today. The season premiered with the scenic landmark, that is, Rizal
Park which served as the perfect backdrop for a monumental opportuni-ty presented by Bolt of Talent to aspiring singers everywhere.
Driving around Metro Manila, Michael & Morissette visits Lance Busa and Hans Dimayuga. As the two go through the motions of their days, they get surprised
by a meet and greet with Mi-chael. Halfway through, he listens in on the two as they perform their hearts out to their chosen pieces. In the spirit of
celebrating the Pinoy culture and to mingle with the contestants, Michael takes them out on a Karaoke night before the competition gets going.
Behind the powerful vocals in each contender sits a beautiful story in their search for their voic-es. “I’ve been through a lot of ups and downs. I was
on the verge of quitting [music], working an 8 to 5 job, I was struggling.” Lance said as he scrambles to find the words to describe his moment with Michael
Bolton. Further, he says “I want a big adventure, a big journey ahead of me. My heart is hungry for that.”
Hans shares the same, as he lets us in on his journey towards chasing his dream, “I used to be de-pressed when people keep telling me to get a job, a real
job, get a desk job. But now, I sort of like the haters. It just motivates you to prove them wrong.” Till the day his perseverance paid off, he exclaimed
“I was so overwhelmed and shocked. I did not expect it all, Michael Bolton asking you to sing your song in front of him. What an experience!” Hans said.
The competition begins with the hit, hard and hot challenge of recreating a famous Michael Bol-ton song which will be specially-arranged and recorded on
a studio before the contestants em-bark on a sing-off in front of Michael Bolton and Morissette Amon. In the spirit of presenting rousing twists and turns,
the episode is rounded up through an exciting announcement — a live playback of the recorded studio version rendition of the winning artist, Lance Busa.
Morissette Amon, a young Filipino singing sensation brings to the set an eerily familiar sense of comfort for the contenders as she understands the vehement
disposition of both Hans and Lance as they embark on a life-changing experience of joining Bolt of Talent. Morissette shares, “The Filipinos are very creative
and passionate people. We are chasers of passions and pursuers of dreams. We, are also very expressive, and we have this culture of celebrating
everything through music. So, singing is innate to most Filipinos and we don’t take the backseat on competitions like this, we take centerstage.”
The Philippines has a lot of vocal talents worthy of the international stage, and as the episode wraps up hailing Lance as the Philippine representative
of the show. He [Lance] will be compet-ing with chosen representatives from Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand as they all battle it out for a spot in Michael
Bolton’s Asia Dream Tour and score a record deal with Bolton’s label.
Fans of Star World, Michael Bolton and Lance Busa must keep their eyes peeled as we have an-other Filipino representative eager to win and take Asia by
the chords in the ultimate quest of realizing their dreams. And, if you are as invested as we are, you can catch up on the latest epi-sodes via the FOX
+ App.
http://www.manilarepublic.com/filipino-talents-shine-bolt-talent-pr...
There is apparently some activity on the Star World Asia Facebook page, but we can't exactly watch the show. Sylvia says she keeps an eye on it. That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Gail just posted this a few minutes ago:
"Looks like Michael may show up from time to time next season on Fresh off The Boat. Here is a quote from the star of the show:
In the upcoming season, Park’s Louis Huang has to deal with singer Michael Bolton as a business partner. At the end of last season, Bolton indicated he wanted greater control in the restaurant and Louis had to figure out how he was going to address the intrusion.
Bolton, Park says, was great fun to play with. Since “Boat” is set in the 1990s, a number of trends and personalities who were big then have passed through the show."
That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Sylvia posted a big bouquet of links to interviews. I haven’t listened to any of them yet. The first one is from an interview on Talk Radio Europe in Spain with Selina MacKenzie:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6180917-singer-songwriter-michael-bolto...
I have no idea how long it is. The second interview comes in 9 parts and althought it’s a radio interview, it’s on YouTube and from “Light Breakfast” though not specified what country.
- Performing Live:
-Urban Legend About Him:
-Mantra:
-Life as an Artist:
-Singing High Note:
-Respecting His Voice:
-Favourite Song:
-Long Hair:
-Auditioning for Black Sabbath:
That’s the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Katia found and passed on these 2 videos from the “Hollywood game night” episode Michael was on last week.
The Stars Sort Jane Lynch's Mail - Hollywood Game Night (Episode Highlight)
Hollywood Game Night Strategies - 7/27/17
I believe she picked those up on Twitter. That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi again everyone, here's the last article from Bremen for now:
http://www.weser-kurier.de/bremen/bremen-kultur_artikel,-pop-in-vol...
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US-Star Michael Bolton in Bremen - Pop in perfection
by Lars fischer 30.07.2017
27 albums, more than 50 million records sold: Michael Bolton is undoubtedly a superstar. In his only appearance in Germany he shows his versatility to the public in Bremen.
In the middle of the audience, he sings "When A Man Loves A Woman". Michael Bolton proves to be the one he has announced: a superstar to touch. He takes flowers and presents and is quite the gentleman who, with his still extremely supple voice, makes the fan hearts melt.
Sounds kitschy? Perhaps it is at some moments, but who is not looking for the radiant populations and the great emotions would not go to Michael Bolton.
The American is rarely seen on European stages, he has never been to Bremen. His concert in the musical theater, the only one in Germany in the long run, is expected with crackling suspense. He joins an illustrious series of big stars such as Tom Jones, Chris de Burgh or, most recently, Christopher Cross, who have given the theatrical theatrical concerts, which have emerged from the usual shows as part of a fixed tour program. And yet Bolton seems to be a bit more special.
The 64-year-old, who has sold more than 50 million records in his previous career, is not a great performer at all. He speaks of himself as a composer in one of his pleasantly objective announcements, with which he almost always explains the songs in their temporal contexts.
On the other hand, he also interprets works by others, the cover versions take an even larger place in the repertoire than his own songs, which in turn have often been written and made famous by other artists. In short, there is hardly a part of this evening that you do not know, even if you are not a proven Bolton admirer.
Extremely flexible band
And even if the show is not part of a regularly played tour routine, the singer and his seven-headed band offer a perfect performance. They celebrate pop in perfection, but at the same time are stylistically extremely flexible. You can get everything from jazz to rock'n'roll, from quiet soul ballads to groovy motown.
Nevertheless, the bandwidth is not arbitrary, Bolton's most integrated instrument is his voice, which holds the variety as a brace. For some of the duets, he brings his background singer Sam Fly to the forefront, with her interpretation of Bob Dylan's "Make Me Feel My Love" loosely matched with that of Adele. "Steel Bars," the song that Bolton wrote with Dylan, do not make it that evening, perhaps the only downside.
And you can be of a shared opinion whether you have to sing a song like "The Prayer" by David Foster with orchestral playback and a lot of pathos against the background of an outstanding band - but the fans like it.
Bolton's greatest success is celebrated in the same euphoric way, especially "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You", which he writes for Laura Branigan in 1983 and whose title he still prints on his Fan devotional. One can understand this as humility, because the best thing that this song brought, so Bolton, was, finally, something to eat in his refrigerator.
Because the record millionaire was not always successful: At 16, he signed his first contract, until the first hit it took 14 more years. It is doubtful whether such a path is open to Van de Forst, the rather controversial group, with his acoustic country pop.
But what Michael Bolton and even the organizer Jan Trautmann have shown with this evening is a possible perspective for the highly endangered musical theater. The fact that the house offers the best conditions for filling it with exclusive concerts in the high-price segment has now been proven repeatedly.
Thanks again to Brigitte. That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Here's another article about Bremen:
https://www.kreiszeitung.de/lokales/bremen/michael-bolton-spielt-ei...
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Michael Bolton plays Germany's only concert in Bremen
30/7/17
Bremen - By Martin Kowalewski
The guests can hardly wait. One hears and sees some movements, that behind the stage is a lot going on. The audience claps. Shouts of joy. But the soul legend leaves the audience waiting in the music theater, which is filled to a few places.
A little later, the headlights go on. The band starts to play. Bolton is announced and finally he is there. Tall, handsome and vocal, with a guitar in his hand. In his show with the focus on the new album "Songs of Cinema" on Saturday, Bolton delivered a thrilling performance. It is his only appearance in Germany.
Right from the start Bolton reverts to his new album with his own interpretations of filmsongs. With "Stand by me" and his tempered-frozen grate voice, he manages to keep the half-hall in seconds. The singer encourages singing. "I'm going to sing. Feel free to take over, "says Bolton. The audience can not be said twice. On the next song "To love somebody" many of the guests sing the refrain. The 64-year-old American continues to shoot.
"Dear Michael, welcome to Bremen"
In the background, pictures with coastal romantics and picturesque sunsets appear. "Sittin 'on the dock of the bay". Bolton announces a song, which was a big hit in the USA, but it had some international problems. He has put the guitar in the meantime. Furthermore, he rejects himself during the use of the body. He accompanies "Said I love you but I song" with slow but expressive movements of his hands. As he sings the first chorus, he grasps the microphone stand, holds it obliquely, and locks his eyes slightly. Then he moves slowly and uses the full width of the stage without any hassle. A pink balloon flying on the stage. Bolton reads what is written on it: "Dear Michael, welcome to Bremen".
Bolton can also be hard and smoky. He shows this in a rocky-bluesy set. The Ray Charles classic "I got a woman" begins with a jagged drums. The audience immediately takes the beat and claps. Bolton looks cool and calm in the action and lets his powerful voice make the show. At "Sweet Home Chicago", he reaches for the electric guitar and also plays a crisp solo, torn and with proper use of the blue note. In the background appears a picture of Chicago: huge, illuminated skyscrapers.
After an instrumental piece, the spot begins. He is directed to a place in the audience. In the spotlight stands Bolton. A human being is formed. Some people pull their phones. Bolton sings "When a man loves a woman". Bolton gets a bag full of flowers. Bolton says good-bye, "Thank you, Bremen. I love you so much ". A final number is still available: the classic "Georgia on my mind", by Bolton already on the 1989 published album "Soul Provider" interpreted. A quiet exit. Some visitors turn on their mobile phone lights. The audience claps again enthusiastically.
Many of the guests have traveled far to see Bolton. Only half of the visitors are from Bremen, says the organizer Jan Trautmann before the concert. Even from abroad, people were aroused. Trautmann is fascinated by the youthful appearance of the artist. Many in the audience is similar.
I believe I have one more, so BRB. Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, I will bring you a few articles about the Bremen Germany concert that Brigitte G was kind enough to not only share but also posted the Google translation of: thank you Brigitte! Here is the first one:
http://www.weser-kurier.de/bremen/bremen-fotos_galerie,-michael-bol...
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Exclusive concert - Michael Bolton in the musical theater Bremen
US star Michael Bolton gave an exclusive concert - the only one in Germany on Saturday in the musical theater. Before full House, presented the singer his hit repertoire the public and was rewarded with frenetic applause. As a special guest was the Group "Van de Forst" doing. " The series of photos shows impressions of the concert evening.
Photos with MB & Band - No. 1, 25, 26, 49-74
The following one also contains a video:
https://www.butenunbinnen.de/videos/michael-bolton100.html
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Michael Bolton inspires Bremen's audience
With his Rockballads, the US-American, particularly in the 80's and 90's, the world's women's heart beat. With "When a man loves a woman", he also tore the audience from the chairs at his concert in the Musical Theater yesterday. So many people were reminded of the youth and their first love. It was the only concert in Germany that Michael Bolton gave on his world tour.
I'll be right back with more! Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Sylvia just posted this article about Michael's "Bolt of talent" show:
The Contestants For Michael Bolton's New Show Have Been Revealed And Two Malaysians Are In It | Entertainment | Rojak Daily
The pop icon came all the way from the US to hunt for raw talent in Asia.
By Jessica Chua Yesterday
Image: Star World
Award-winning singer-songwriter and pop icon Michael Bolton has travelled all the way from the United States to Asia to search for the best singers in the region in his brand new reality show, Bolt of Talent.
Thousands of hopefuls had auditioned over the past few months and the producers have finally narrowed them down to eight talents from Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and of course, Malaysia.
Because Malaysia boleh!
PIC: The Hive / Star World
The eight contestants from all around Asia.
During this seven-week journey, the contestants will be coached, mentored and judged by Bolton himself while facing difficult musical challenges.
Out of the eight contestants, Bolton will personally hand-pick four finalists who will have to reinvent, rearrange and reproduce a range of his greatest hits.
PIC: The Hive / Star World
Bolton has a soft spot for Asia, a place he has performed at for more than 25 years.
At the end of it all, the one who impressed Bolton and the audience will be crowned winner and take home a dream record deal as well as perform in a full-on world tour with the legend himself!
Among the contestants are Malaysians, Greg Ramanado and Cassandra Anne.
Being the oldest contestant in the competition, Ramanado hopes to win before it’s too late. Cassandra Anne, on the other hand, is a young high school student who has a soulful voice that leaves the audience wanting more.
Other singer-songwriters contending in the show include Holly Lou Wei-Chern (Taiwan), Lance Busa (Philippines), Hans Dimayuga (Philippines), Dena Tsui Fang Chang (Taiwan), Mild Nawinda Sittatikarnvech (Thailand), and Paige Jutarat Mangkalarangsee (Thailand).
The gifted individuals will also get a bit of help from the co-hosts, The Sam Willows’ Sandra Riley Tang from Singapore, Morisette Amon from the Philippines and Lydia Sarunrat Deane from Thailand.
So who will shine through and prove their Bolt of Talent?
Catch the seven-part series and travel across four major Asian cities this 16 August at 9.30pm, exclusively on Star World (Astro CH 711 & 722).
http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/3106/the-contestant...
Apparently, the Star World Facebook page have uploaded a couple of videos, but I don't have access, so good luck to anyone checking it out. That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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